
Broderie Anglaise, by Frances Leviston
By Frances Leviston. Hidden emotions between a mother and daughter surface in the build-up to a family wedding. Read by Kate O'Flynn.
In Frances Leviston's short story, hidden tensions between a mother and daughter surface in the emotional build-up to a family wedding. Shortlisted for the 2015 award.
The BBC National Short Story Award marked its 10th year in 2015, of shining a light on the very best in contemporary British short fiction and celebrating writers both established and new.
The winner and runner-up were announced at the BBC's Radio Theatre on BBC Radio 4's Front Row on Tuesday 6th October 2015.
Read by Kate O'Flynn
Abridged by Sara Davies
Produced by Justine Willett.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Writer | Frances Leviston |
| Reader | Kate O'Flynn |
| Abridger | Sara Davies |
| Producer | Justine Willett |
Broadcasts
- Wed 23 Sep 201515:30BBC Radio 4
- Mon 12 Sep 201614:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 13 Sep 201602:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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